Coversyl Plus Tablet

Coversyl Plus Tablet is a medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is a combination of two medicines that helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It helps to reduce the chances of any future heart attack and stroke. Coversyl Plus Tablet should be taken on empty stomach, preferably in the morning to avoid frequent urination at night. Keep taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Even if you feel well, do not stop this medicine on your own because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. If you stop taking it, your condition may get worse. Keeping active with regular exercise, reducing your weight and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Follow your doctor’s advice while taking this medicine. Nausea, taste change, diarrhea, and indigestion are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult your doctor If any of these bother you, or get worse, or do not go away. Let your doctor know about cough or throat irritation that does not go away. Drink plenty of fluids while taking medicine to overcome muscle weakness, dry mouth, and extreme thirst. If dizziness happens, rise slowly from sitting position or avoid driving. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor for advice before taking this medicine. You also need to tell your doctor what other medicines you are taking especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. You should have your blood pressure, kidney function and the levels of salts such as potassium checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

• Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Coversyl Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Coversyl Plus Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Vertigo
• Dizziness
• Altered vision
• Ringing in ear
• Indigestion
• Allergic reaction
• Skin rash
• Itching
• Cramps
• Fatigue
• Taste change
• Breathlessness
• Nosebleeds
• Weakness
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Dryness in mouth
• Decreased appetite

AlcoholUNSAFE

Coversyl Plus Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Coversyl Plus Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Coversyl Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Coversyl Plus Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Coversyl Plus Tablet usually does not affect alertness but dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure may occur in some patients. This may affect your driving ability.

KidneyCAUTION

Coversyl Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Coversyl Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Caution should be advised in patients with renal impairment.

LiverCAUTION

Coversyl Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Coversyl Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Coversyl Plus Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac